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la Canya, Spain

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
557 Population 42/sq mi density
1,253 ft Elevation 382 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income, unemployment
la Canya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.1 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates42.2052°N, 2.4970°W
TimezoneEurope/Madrid

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

502 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2023.

Feb 18, 1996 3 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.7 69 km
Aug 28, 2023 11 km W of Espot, Spain M4.6 134 km
Feb 18, 1996 7 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M4.6 72 km
Mar 19, 1992 3 km SW of Campdevànol, Spain M4.5 30 km
Sep 21, 2004 7 km E of Camprodon, Spain M4.5 11 km
Dec 15, 1991 34 km SSE of Castelldefels, Spain M4.4 138 km
Feb 26, 2003 4 km E of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.4 25 km
Jul 22, 2008 3 km NW of les Planes d'Hostoles, Spain M4.3 14 km
Jun 1, 2004 5 km NW of Sant Joan de les Abadesses, Spain M4.2 23 km
Sep 26, 1994 26 km SSE of Canet de Mar, Spain M4.2 95 km
Aug 8, 2007 3 km NE of Piera, Spain M4.1 95 km
Feb 1, 2022 7 km ESE of Farrera, Spain M4.0 99 km
Sep 23, 2004 4 km NNW of Ribes de Freser, Spain M4.0 33 km
Feb 3, 2004 14 km SSE of Vielha, Spain M4.0 143 km
Sep 17, 1994 22 km SSE of Arenys de Mar, Spain M4.0 92 km
Feb 18, 1996 6 km NE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 72 km
Mar 29, 1996 4 km NNE of Leucate, France M3.9 94 km
Feb 18, 1996 5 km ENE of Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet, France M3.9 70 km
Jun 2, 2001 5 km ENE of Bagà, Spain M3.9 48 km
Jun 5, 1997 10 km S of Quillan, France M3.8 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Olot Volcanic Field (5 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Olot Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 893 m (2,930 ft) Unknown 5 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

la Canya has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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